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Science Archive

Archives for July 2014

Space
Here’s the rover that will explore Mars in 2020Here’s the rover that will explore Mars in 2020
Space

NASA revealed its plans for the new, upgraded version of Curiosity.

By Joseph Stromberg
Science of Everyday Life
What genetics says about your risk of going baldWhat genetics says about your risk of going bald
Science of Everyday Life

There’s actually some truth to the idea that you should look at your mother’s father.

By Joseph Stromberg
Science of Everyday Life
Does green tea actually have any health benefits?Does green tea actually have any health benefits?
Science of Everyday Life

Here’s what the research really tells us about green tea and health.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
How a brain chip could heal veterans’ memoriesHow a brain chip could heal veterans’ memories
Neuroscience

This is a real medical research project that’s just getting underway.

By Susannah Locke
Science of Everyday Life
Does going on vacation make you more creative?Does going on vacation make you more creative?
Science of Everyday Life

We know vacations make people more productive. But they might do even more.

By Joseph Stromberg
Space
The human population of space, in one timelineThe human population of space, in one timeline
Space

This interactive chart shows everyone who’s ever been in space, and when

By Susannah Locke
Science of Everyday Life
There’s no evidence stretching prevents injuriesThere’s no evidence stretching prevents injuries
Science of Everyday Life

If anything, it seems to slightly sap your muscle strength

By Joseph Stromberg
Science of Everyday Life
Is double-dipping gross or harmless?Is double-dipping gross or harmless?
Science of Everyday Life

What experiments tell us about the age-old practice

By Joseph Stromberg
Science of Everyday Life
Texting doesn’t actually hurt kids’ grammar skillsTexting doesn’t actually hurt kids’ grammar skills
Science of Everyday Life

If anything, it seems to improve kids’ language fluency

By Joseph Stromberg
Almanac
Finally! New planets can have cool namesFinally! New planets can have cool names
Almanac

The days of OGLE-05-390L b may soon be over

By Joseph Stromberg
Space
Voyager 1 is in interstellar spaceVoyager 1 is in interstellar space
Space

It’s 12 billion miles away and still going strong.

By Joseph Stromberg
Almanac
Why “old book smell” has hints of vanillaWhy “old book smell” has hints of vanilla
Almanac

One word: lignin

By Joseph Stromberg
Science of Everyday Life
Practice isn’t all that important for successPractice isn’t all that important for success
Science of Everyday Life

The importance of practice is a nice idea, but it’s a false one.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
Love, cash, and video games: new ways to kill painLove, cash, and video games: new ways to kill pain
Neuroscience

Millions of Americans are suffering. Science can (hopefully) help.

By Susannah Locke
Science of Everyday Life
Sitting all day is really bad for you. Here’s why.Sitting all day is really bad for you. Here’s why.
Science of Everyday Life

Each hour you spend sitting shaves 21.8 minutes off your life

By Joseph Stromberg